increased

1 of 2

adjective

in·​creased in-ˈkrēst 

ˈin-ˌkrēst

: made or become greater : augmented

at increased risk for heart disease

increased

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of increase entry 1

Synonyms of increased

Adjective

• elevated
• high
• heightened

Examples of increased in a Sentence

Adjective

an increased concentration of sugar in the bloodstream

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The American Heart Association said body clock disruptions carry an increased risk of obesity, among other medical issues. — Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026

Ketamine can cause a slew of other side effects, including delirium, amnesia, increased salivation, abnormal eye movements, high blood pressure and potentially fatal breathing problems. — Christopher P. Holstege, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2026

The streamer has faced increased competition of late and slower growth. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026

Part of an ongoing conflict The incident highlights the increased tensions between the president and the news media. — David Folkenflik, NPR, 11 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1540, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for increased

• predeceased
• unreleased
• beast
• ceased
• creased
• east
• feast
• fleeced
• geest
• greased
• leased
• least